Saturday, July 11, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1733, more than 40 Jewish immigrants from Europe arrived in Savannah, becoming the first Jewish settlers in the Georgia colony.

Officials have declared July as “Georgia Grown Watermelon Month.” Are you a fan of the fruit? Let us know in today’s Poll.

Slowing how fast you age sounds like it should take a punishing diet or a shelf of supplements. New research out of Japan says otherwise. Scientists found that one small daily habit, paired with another, slowed the body’s biological aging about as much as cutting your calorie intake by a quarter. In today’s Flyover Podcast, Amy shares exactly what the study found, why it surprised the researchers, and what those two simple habits are. Tune in here to learn more.

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Speeding Enforcement Operation to Begin July 13

Law enforcement agencies across Georgia will participate in Operation Southern Slow Down July 13-19, an annual campaign targeting speeding, aggressive driving, and other traffic violations on interstates and major highways to prevent crashes and traffic deaths.

During last year’s campaign, Georgia law enforcement reported over 13,290 speeding contacts, 501 DUI arrests, and thousands of warnings and citations for violations of the state’s Hands-Free and seat belt laws.

Data shows that speeding contributed to one out of five fatal crashes in Georgia between 2020 and 2024.

“The goal for ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ is not to write tickets but to get more drivers to see that traveling at slower and safer speeds prevents families and friends from losing loved ones in crashes that are preventable,” said Allen Poole, director of the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

DUI Cases Dismissed Amid State Trooper Scandal

Twenty-seven DUI cases were dropped after four former Georgia State Patrol troopers involved in a “PIT for Pay” insurance scandal failed to appear for court proceedings.

The troopers were terminated earlier this year after an investigation found they violated department policy and ethical standards by receiving funds from personal injury claims tied to crashes caused by PIT maneuvers used during police pursuits.

Three of the troopers received nearly $100,000 combined from the claims. Their supervisor was fired for failing to report the practice and attempting to file his own personal injury claim.

Additional cases are expected to be dismissed in the weeks ahead.

New Civil War Exhibit Opens at Atlanta Museum

A new Civil War-era exhibit called “More Perfect Union: The American Civil War Era,” opened yesterday at the Atlanta History Center as part of its 100th anniversary celebration.

The exhibit uses artifacts, photographs, immersive films, interactive digital maps, and more to educate visitors on the Civil War era.

A second phase of the exhibit titled “Hard Hand of War: Soldiers, Weapons and Mass Production,” opens in October.

The Atlanta History Center is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the museum can be purchased here.

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➤ Statewide: The Georgia Council for the Arts awarded $1.3 million in grants to 179 organizations across 37 counties to support art projects, programs, and education. (More)

➤ Tifton: The Inert Landfill and Tift County Landfill will increase tipping fees Aug. 1 to help cover rising operating costs and future improvements. (More)

➤ Atlanta: An intoxicated woman was hospitalized after police said she climbed over a railing and fell at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. (More)

➤ Dahlonega: The University of North Georgia has broken ground on a 52,000-square-foot STEM Excellence Center, a $49 million facility expected to open in spring 2028. (More)

➤ Hall County: A 60-year-old man drowned in Lake Lanier on Thursday after he entered the water and failed to resurface. (More)

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➤ The MLB Draft begins today in Philadelphia, with the Braves picking at No. 9 and No. 26. SI’s final mock has Atlanta taking high school left-hander Gio Rojas—whose fastball touches the upper 90s—with their first pick. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey and outfielder Drew Burress are both projected as top-10 picks in today’s MLB Draft. Lackey is one of three players in the mix for the No. 1 overall selection. (More)

➤ Georgia football extended the contracts of both offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann to keep them in Athens through the 2028 season. Both will earn $2.2 million this year. (More)

➤ NASCAR heads to EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) this weekend for a card highlighted by tomorrow’s Cup Series Quaker State 400. (How to Watch)

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➤ A Cherokee County sheriff’s deputy rescued a hawk with an injured wing after spotting it along a roadway, and the bird was taken to an animal hospital for treatment. (More)

➤ Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has officially declared July as “Georgia Grown Watermelon Month” to celebrate the state’s watermelon industry. (More)

➤ The Savannah Police Department’s mounted patrol has arrived in Atlanta to help with security for the remainder of the FIFA World Cup. (More)

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➤ China has announced plans for a space-and-ground network to spot dangerous asteroids before they reach Earth. (Podcast Available)